Indian Village Directory
Kanij Village
Kanij is an inhabited village in Mehmedabad Taluka of Kheda district, Gujarat. Its Census village code is 517451, the Census 2011 record lists 7,888 people in 1,639 households and the reported area is 2,046.51 hectares. The local references include Kanij Gram Panchayat, Mehmedabad CD Block and the nearest town reference is Mehmedabad at about 8 km.
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Quick answer: Kanij is a village in Mehmedabad Taluka, Kheda district, Gujarat, India. The available record shows Census village code 517451 and 7,888 people in 1,639 households.
Village Code517451
Population7,888
Households1,639
Area2,046.51 hectares
Nearest TownMehmedabad
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Kanij
- Census Village Code
- 517451
- State
- Gujarat
- State Census Code
- 24
- District
- Kheda
- District Census Code
- 483
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Mehmedabad
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03873
- CD Block
- Mehmedabad
- Gram Panchayat
- Kanij
- Households
- 1,639
- Population
- 7,888
- Male Population
- 4,092
- Female Population
- 3,796
- Sex Ratio
- 927.66
- Area
- 2,046.51 hectares
- Area
- 20.47 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Mehmedabad
- Nearest Town Distance
- 8 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 387120
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Kanij at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 7,888 people, 2,046.51 hectares of reported area and Mehmedabad as the nearest town reference for Kanij, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
CD BlockMehmedabad
Gram PanchayatKANIJ
- Kanij falls under Mehmedabad Taluka in Kheda district, Gujarat.
- The Census village code is 517451.
- The record lists 7,888 people living in 1,639 households.
- The reported village area is 2,046.51 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Mehmedabad.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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- Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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Data Sources and Verification
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
- Banking Context
- Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density385.44 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.81 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share8.34%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share7.51%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share48.1%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Kanij in the official administrative record. Census village code 517451, Kanij Gram Panchayat and Mehmedabad CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 24
- District Census Code
- 483
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03873
- Village Census Code
- 517451
- CD Block Code
- 0152
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 29
- CD Block Name
- Mehmedabad
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Kanij
Location and Distance
Mehmedabad is the nearest town listed for Kanij, about 8 km away. Nadiad is listed as the district headquarters at about 22 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Mehmedabad
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 8 km
- District Headquarter
- Nadiad
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 22 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Mehmedabad
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 8 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Gujarat
- Distance within State/UT
- 8 km
- Nearest Town
- Mehmedabad
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 8 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 2,046.51 hectares
- Area
- 20.47 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 7,888 people in 1,639 households, with 4,092 male residents and 3,796 female residents. The average household size is 4.81, and SC share is 8.34% and ST share is 7.51% for Kanij. Population density works out to about 385.44 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 1,639
- Total Population
- 7,888
- Male Population
- 4,092
- Female Population
- 3,796
- Sex Ratio
- 927.66
- Average Household Size
- 4.81
- SC Population
- 658
- SC Male Population
- 354
- SC Female Population
- 304
- SC Population Share
- 8.34
- ST Population
- 592
- ST Male Population
- 314
- ST Female Population
- 278
- ST Population Share
- 7.51
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Kanij list 4 government primary schools and 1 private primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 4
- Private Primary School
- Available
- Private Primary School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Kanij. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Centre Count
- 1
- Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 4
- Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 2
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
- 2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kanij include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Tap Water Untreated
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- Community Waste Disposal System After House To House Collection
- Available
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 406 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Kanij include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- State Highway
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Kanij include commercial bank, self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Commercial Bank
- Available
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Public Library
- Available
- Public Reading Room
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Kanij is reported as 24 hours per day in summer and 24 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Kanij show that reported agricultural commodities include Tobacco, Pearlmilet/Bajra and Maize, net sown area is 1,685.52 hectares and irrigated land is 810 hectares (48.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Tobacco
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Pearlmilet/Bajra
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Maize
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 6.55
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 75.3 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 68.2 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 210.94 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 1685.52
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 875.52 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 810.0
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 404 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Count
- 1
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Kanij
The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- 5–10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 1
- Banks in Matched Records
- 1
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
| Device Type | Records | Share |
| ATM |
1 |
100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
| Bank | Records | Share |
| Union Bank of India |
1 |
100% |
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
| Union Bank of India |
ATM |
387120 |
Kheda |
Mehmedabad |
Kanij |
Dist.kaira Shankar Bhuvan, Sutharvas, Kanij, Teh.mehmadabad, Kheda, Gujarat, 387120 |
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kanij village located?
Kanij is in Mehmedabad Taluka of Kheda district in Gujarat, India.
Which district is Kanij village in?
Kanij village is in Kheda district.
Which state is Kanij village in?
Kanij village is in Gujarat.
Which taluka is Kanij under?
Kanij comes under Mehmedabad Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Kanij?
The Census village code of Kanij is 517451.
Which Gram Panchayat is Kanij under?
Kanij is listed under KANIJ Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Mehmedabad.
What is the population of Kanij village?
The village record lists 7,888 people and 1,639 households for Kanij.
How many households are in Kanij village?
The village record lists 1,639 households for Kanij.
What is the male and female population of Kanij?
The record lists 4,092 male residents and 3,796 female residents for Kanij.
What is the sex ratio of Kanij village?
The sex ratio of Kanij is 927.66 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Kanij village?
The reported geographical area of Kanij is 2,046.51 hectares.
What is the population density of Kanij village?
The approximate population density of Kanij is 385.44 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Kanij?
The nearest town listed for Kanij is Mehmedabad, about 8 km away.
How far is Kanij from the district headquarters?
Kanij is about 22 km from Nadiad, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Kanij from the sub-district headquarters?
Kanij is about 8 km from Mehmedabad, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Kanij?
The village facility record lists 4 government primary schools and 1 private primary school for Kanij.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Kanij?
For Kanij, reported agricultural commodities include Tobacco, Pearlmilet/Bajra and Maize, net sown area is 1,685.52 hectares and irrigated land is 810 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Kanij?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kanij. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.